FIREX Model G6 Smoke Alarm Warning
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- My real name is Gord. I changed it for this video because at the time, my employer did not like their employees posting on social media. I'm now retired.
This is a short video informing you of a failed FIREX Smoke Alarm, Model G6.
There were three units in my friend's house, and all three were 15 years old. Each of them sounded when the Test button was pushed, but they did not activate together. These Alarms were part of interconnected system, which did NOT work. An interconnected smoke alarm system activates EVERY SMOKE ALARM on the circuit when one detector activates. In short, when one alarm activates, ALL OF THEM will sound simultaneously.
I have also seen this Model of Smoke Alarm not work at all when the button is pushed, So please, check your smoke alarms monthly, vacuum them at least once a year, change your batteries every 12 months, and REPLACE YOUR SMOKE ALARMS AT 10 YEARS OF AGE!!!
Disclaimer: this video is not telling you that FIREX or Kidde fire safety products are unsafe or unreliable. This video clearly states that AGE is a factor, and these three alarms should have been tested more regularly and replaced in 2008.
I just removed one of these out of my Aunt’s basement the other day because it was in the water heater room and because I knew that these are really poor quality alarms but what amazed me when I tested it is that it still works. Thanks for the warning on these alarms.
FYI Just because it sounded, doesn't mean it still works. Only a smoke test would confirm it actually works.
@@46fd04 I would have used a smoke can if I had one with me but my smoke cans I had to leave at my house because I couldn’t take them on the airplane with me.
@@46fd04Now that you say that since I kept the alarm for my collection out of my curiosity I will wire it up to a cord and test it with a smoke can
I am from Evanston, Illinois, and I just wanted to thank you for making this video, Bill. My son had a defunct Fire G-6 set-up in his apartment. Thanks to your video, we've replaced it with a Kidde system.
You're welcome. My real name is Gord. My former employer did not like their employees posting this stuff on social media. I'm retired now
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. After a fire in a vacation house I came home to my residence and decided to check the smoke alarms. I'm horrified to find out that our Firex G-6 alarms have a 1990 date code on them! This makes them 26 years old!! Replacing all three of them and also installing extra battery-only alarms in the bedrooms (currently none there). Thanks again.
Great video Bill I run a dryer vent cleaning & installation company that also replaces smoke alarms. So many of these old firex alarms are still out there and the homeowners response when told they should be replaced is " But our smoke alarms are hardwired" we have even found some where the plug connector is hot when we go to replace it with new alarms.
It is important that that homeowners change all the alarms at the same time rather than in stages. The monthly test that is encouraged only checks the battery and alarm, it does not confirm the smoke alarm actually detects smoke. We use UL listed smoke spray to test detection and inter-connectivity.
Also worth noting the old firex connectors and the new kidde ones are not the same, they look very similar but do not latch 100% so the wiring harness should be replaced when the smoke alarms are replaced.
After watching your video I tested the alarms in my house which are the same model from 2007and found out that they were not communicating with each other, replaced both. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, your work is sure appreciated.
Just researched this topic as one of the smoke detectors (exact same model) in my house is acting out. Seven years after you made this video, you might have saved our lives. Thank you 🙏🏻
I just wish that people in 2021 knew that 10 year old alarms must be replaced. For some reason, it seems TOO MANY people still don't know this.
All you have to do is shut the power off to your current detectors, remove them, change the pigtail adapters, connect the new detectors, and turn the power back on.
NOTE: when you install the battery, make sure the detector works BEFORE you connect the electric power.
Idk how to change the battery in mine
My dad's new house has three Firex model G-6 smoke alarms that were 12 YEARS PAST their due date. They are painting so they haven't been replaced yet but I'm on it. I DID however, have him replace the basement Alarm. So obviously I wanted to test them. I went upstairs to observe the other alarms, and RIGHT when he hit test on the new one, the main floor G-6 started sounding, but the upstairs one never sounded. After the smoke test was done, the carbon monoxide started, and old G-6 started sounding CO Code. But it was struggling most likely due to it being in pulse instead of code-3 the new ones are photoelectric smoke/co combos.
The way most interconnected alarms "talk" to each other; there are three wires Hot, Neutral, and an "Interconnect" wire going to each unit. When a unit is activated, it sends a +9 volt signal on the interconnect wire with reference to the neutral wire. Any other unit on the circuit that receives the 9 volt signal will also sound. You can test this if you have an extra wiring harness plug that goes into the back of the alarm; connect the + on a 9v battery to the interconnect terminal and the - to the white neutral wire.
Note: Older FireX units like the model FX1020 and FXW-1 use a high voltage or 120 volt interconnect signal; they could be identified by having a ORANGE wire for the interconnect terminal.
Thanks Bill, great info. I'm off to Canadian Tire this afternoon to buy three with battery back up. My house is a little over ten years old and like your buddy I currently have the same Fire/Kiddie Model G-6. But I will be upgrading to the battery back up model.
Again, thanks man!!!
I have a 1995 forex smoke alarm 🤦🏾♀️ came with the house.. now going to buy 3 new ones!! Thank you.
I replaced all three because they were all more than 10 years old.
I would suggest that you use the same Model of Smoke Alarm at all locations.
It is possible the new one is not compatible with the old ones.
Just like replacing brake pads on your car, you don't do one side, you do ALL of them together.
If you have four smoke alarms, replace all four at the same time.
Hi Bill I’m so glad I came across this video, I to am in Ontario. Seven years ago we had moved a ceiling tile that had a pot light attached, we actually sat it up onto another tile. We had smoke but no fire, we tried to call a non emergency number after using the fire extinguisher on it. Well they sent the fire Marshall to our house who looked at our wired in unit which was the exact model as your friends. I wasn’t aware that they needed to be replaced every 10 years, but he told us that day and I think I was just so caught up in what a mess we had here that i forgot. Fast forward 7 years and we changed the a/c unit this weekend and the one upstairs went off but the lower didn’t. Both are chirping now, my goal for the day was to run to Home Hardware and get a replacement. I am hoping to be able to just clip it back in and not have to re wire anything? Thanks for the tip about the battery though, why wouldn’t the builder ask about smoke alarm preferences with us? So many options and choices about random stuff, why not something so important like a battery back up? Well I’m kicking myself in the butt today for sure changing out a 10 year smoke alarm after 27 years!!! The fire Marshall told me at that time now I’m remembering that if I didn’t change them out after he was already called to the house and warn me that my insurance company could deny any claim related to a fire...... well I’m off to the store thanks fo the video and ill make sure that the 2 are in sync.
To check whether or not your smoke alarms are inter-connected, you need at least two people; one to press the test button one alarm to activate it, the 2nd person will go to the other alarms one at a time to see if they are sounding.
Regarding the blinking red lights, you will have to find the Owners Manual or go on the Firex Website to figure that out.
@ Sam Dissana
Remove the base from the ceiling and install the new base.
TURN OFF the power to the smoke alarm(s) using the appropriate breaker on your electrical panel.
Remove the old wiring harness from the electrical wires and install the new detector's wiring harness.
Black to black, white to white. The red wire is used for an interconnected smoke alarm system; when one detector activates, ALL detectors sound the alarm.
Go to Home Depot/Lowes/RONA and find an adequate replacement.
I'd suggest an electric with 9V. battery back-up model.
I prefer Photoelectric Alarms because they detect slow, smouldering fires quicker than the regular Ionization type detectors.
All new alarms come with an electric pigtail connector.
Yes, the building electrical wiring stays intact.
You will have to change the pigtail that connects to each smoke detector.
Three wires;
black & white 120V AC power
red - used for the interconnection feature, if your smoke alarms are interconnected
Thanks - trip to homedepot... replaced all three, all have battery back-up. Two are "dual sensor" ionization and photoelectric (Kidde Pi2010ca), and the third is also photoelectirc smoke and CO (kidde 900-0213ca). Was easy...swapped out the old picktails with the new ones in the box. 15 min max.
I use Kidde Smoke Alarms in my house. Home Depot carries them.
I use a Photoelectric detector near my kitchen to avoid the nuisance cooking/burnt toast alarms, and Ionization detectors everywhere else.
Try Kidde alarms. They're good.
If all of your alarms were inter-connected (meaning when one alarm activates, ALL of them sound simultaneously), then you MUST install the same model of detector in all locations. i.e. if you have three detectors, then u must install three OF THE SAME model of detector, so they all sound at the same
My first alert from 1970's finally went out last week, I just bought one of those kidie "intelligent alarms" that has the CO2 and smoke deal. Its awesome casue it has the voice alert, so it yells fire when activated.
Shoulda kept the old one. They are quite collectible
What model did you replace it with? Did it fit the g6 mount?
Thank you. I just found out the hard way that my FireX G -6 didn’t work when we awoke with 3 feet of smoke in my home. What a scare. Replacing all of them now.
What brand/model did you replace them with? We're in the same boat now with the G-6 in the GTA area.
@@robynknox4523 Kidde bought out Firex. Go to Home Depot
Hi,
Thank you for shearing the information. i was trying to replace my G-6 alarms after 10 years. I requested a smoke detector to mach the existing base & Canadian tire gave me two new detectors. Wire connectors of new Kiddie detectors i bought does not match the G-6 I had. Neither the base. Also those were wired with yellow, black and white (3 wires) and new connector I got come with red, black and white. I wonder whether the wiring is different to what you need for the new one. So, I did not connect the new detectors yet. Can you please let me know whether it is safe to replace the connector with existing yellow wire to red wire of the new connector. Thank you.
If you're still monitoring these comments, I have a question: need to replace very old Firex GC units throughout house. We have 1 on main floor, 4 upstairs (one in each bedroom). Are all 4 needed upstairs? Thanks so much - your info and responses to comments have been immensely helpful.
Absolutely 100%, especially if you sleep with the doors closed.
I have a two storey house, with 7 smoke alarms, including one in each bedroom.
Is your Smoke Alarm near an area where there was a recent renovation?
Lasy year, I attended a call with a beeping noise in the ceiling of someone's basement.
They had the basement finished the year before, and the Contractor drywalled right over a battery operated smoke alarm!!!
True story!!!
Maybe there is a battery operated smoke alarm up there?
I just replaced the last one of these in my house today. It was 22 years old and finally did not pass my last smoke alarm test with test spray anymore. It took Waaay to long and then the horn was rather chirping around than beeping. I always test my smoke alarms with test spray because just pressing that button does not guarantee it’s actual functionality. Only of the horn. Alswsys replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. Please. It’s about your life for a rather small price...
False alarms in any Smoke Alarm can be caused by age, dust, spider webs, electronic failure, etc...
If you keep getting false alarms, replace the detectors.
This is a very helpful video. We have 3 wired smoke Alarms visibly very old ones. Firex model no. FXW-1A. We have been facing a wired problem where the smoke alarm goes off in the middle of the night. Could you please let me know what could potentially be the problem? It only goes off once or twice in the middle of the night. Thank you again for the useful video.
The problem is you have detectors approaching 30 years old.REPLACE THEM for everyone' safety.They only last for ten years.
This morning at 5 AM (why does this never happen at, say, 3 PM in the afternoon?) the FireX alarm outside our bedroom sounded loudly 4 times and then stopped. When I looked, the red low battery indicator was flashing. IN a daze, I grabbed a ladder, climbed up there, checked the battery - it was completely fine, not even close to low - replaced it, and the red indicator is still blinking. When I looked at the other 6 FireX detectors, all have a red indicator blinking-all batteries OK. Ideas?
These were in my house before we replaced them
Mike, a low battery alarm sounds a "chirp" once every 60 seconds, even with electric smoke alarms. I don't know much about the Firex alarms. I would suggest reading the owners manual for more info. If you don't have it, go on their website and see if you can find it. Or look at the label on the alarm, it may tell you what the different alarm sounds indicate. What is the Model #?
rewired, all smoke alarms can be prone to false alarms. Time specific I've never heard of. Except, one time I had a smoke alarm on the 2nd floor that always went off when the sun shone thru the window at a certain time of day. It only happened on sunny days. I had to relocate it to stop the problem. I live in Durham Region, which is east of Toronto.
We just bought our home, and awesome of course we have these alarms, one of them spazzed last night at 3 am, and couldn't be shut down. What a shit night. Definitely replacing these piece of crap alarms. How the previous owner lived with these I don't know.
Theodore P it could be to that maybe it is because 3 a.m. is haunted so maybe a ghost was messing with you LOL
Hopefully you've replaced them with working smoke alarms???
Great video. It's concise and informative...with some fireman's credibility. I've got three detectors in my home. I have examined just one and it's a Firex G-6 so I assume that the other two are also Firex G-6 models. The one that I examined has been chirping. It's 27 years old. (The stamp on the back says 90211.) It stops after we shut off its power from the basement circuit breaker. Then it starts chirping again on the next night. I do not see a back-up battery in the detector. Is the next step to buy a new detector? Maybe three new ones?
you are 17 years late in changing those smoke alarms...
Mark Schirripa
KEEP IT as a collection!
change 'em all
Great find!!!!
Thank you for the informative video. We have several old Firex Model G-18 alarms and one of them sounded in the middle of the night. Date: 96173 so obviously need replacing. What model replaces the G-18 or what one works that has a battery backup without re-wiring in a very old house. Thank you.
My 3 Firex (2nd floor, main floor, basement) set off together today with no reason, and the only way to stop them was unplug them one by one from the ceiling...!
My moms friend and neighbors have these I'll tell them
thank you so much for the explanation, i am having issues with mine now and was trying to find out what the issue was, instead of the sounds, it gives me a chirping sound when in goes off, should i just replace it to a newer one is there a way i can fix it? please let me know and thank you again
I have a FireX 120-1125C smoke alarm made in 2002
you should keep this dude!!
I was replacing a seemingly defective G-6 with a new Kidde electric with battery backup. The electric plug on the new one lined up so I plugged it in as is. When I did, all the other inter-connected G-6's in the house sounded. Is this necessarily a interconnect compatibility issue? Or do I need to rewire to the new Kidde connection? I noticed you replace all three, why?
Hi Bill ... I've got a 1991 model! OMG. I have chirping from the wires (or so it seems) in the basement, the others are not chirping. I have disconnected it and it is still chirping! Any ideas of what this is. Of course will be buying 3 new ones tomorrow morning first thing.
Sorry, no idea. Have you recently had drywall installed on the ceiling?I attended a Check Call for a chirping sound in a basement, homeowner had no idea what it was. Sometime within the past year, she had a contractor drywall her basement ceiling. They drywalled over a battery operated Smoke Alarm. When the battery started dying, the chirping began. True story.
Thanks. 3 New Ones for me! And 2 New Ones for my Father! Thanks for your video ... it really helped.
Check to see if there is a smoke alarm that you drywalled over
For electric smoke alarms, all you need to do for cleaning is using a vacuum cleaner.
No need to disconnect the power, just use the brush attachment and clean away...
TFSFireman we replaced our firex with kiddie the old ones interconnected system didn't work and they where 20 years old
I installed Kidde PHOTOELECTRIC Smoke Alarms, electric with battery backup.Available at Home Depot
Thanks for the video. Had some dated G6s in my house and updated them today per your advice with the Kidde units from Home Depot.
Great. I wish all local Fire Departments would push the Media to get the message out to check Smoke Alarms and CO Detectors for age.10 yrs. max for Smokes, and 5-7 yrs for CO Detectors.
vimx5 they said the fire marshal was going to go to every city to test the fire alarms in each house and maybe give use a new smoke alarm
You never said in the video what model you replaced the Firex G-6 with? Just curious because I have the G-6 and they are old! Thanks!
I have a collection of smoke alarms and I only have 2 of the so the first one is a fireX 120-1072b and the other one is a kidde i9050
@ Charlie Charles
I would not do that. Take advantage of the current hard-wired system you have in place now. Purchase photoelectric smoke alarms that are 120V electrically powered, with battery backup. Make sure you purchase the same brand for all smoke alarms (American Sensors or Kidde). DO NOT mix & match because this will cancel out the interconnection feature. Stay away from the Ionization alarms. They are very dangerous in my opinion. They should've been banned many, many years ago.
Sorry, ran out of space. One specific question - these are the model that's wired in series so supposedly if one goes off, they all go off. I'm not sure if they all went off @ 5 AM this morning - I don't think so, it would have been louder - but maybe. But the fact that the red blinking is on all - does this indicate a system-wide problem rather than a problem with just one? I checked the date and it is 2008, which is when I believe we had these all replaced during a remodel.
We have these in our house and one on the main floor makes a very strange sound while sounding, all of them beep,except for the one on the main floor, it makes a weak scratchy sound.
It's time to replace them ASAP.
Thank you I'm a new homeowner and one alarm is chirping I've changed the battery but don't know how to clean or remove from power in order to clean
My smoke detectors have no battery backup. They are the same design as this one. I think they would be a 07 model because that was the year my house was built. It would suck if the power went out at night and then a fire happened.
The firex/kidde model
Funny that his smoke alarms installed in that video are now 10 years old and need to be replaced.
You can never have enough smoke alarms. One in each bedroom is a very good idea.
Good information. Thanks!
I have this exact same FireX Model G6 (without battery backup). Problem is with even the slightest cooking of meat they both sound in unison (they are networked as stated and working correctly in unison) they sound for a longtime, even with my ceiling fan running full speed. The date on it is 1994, so as of this writing 29 years old. It works fine but also as stated has no battery backup.
Your comment is downright scary. They are actually 29 years old. REPLACE THEM!!!!!!
Smoke Alarms are to be replaced AT 10 YEARS OF AGE.
@@46fd04 Yes, I realized I wrote the wrong number. They are only 29 years old, not 35 as my condo was built in 1995 so that makes sense. They work too well is the problem. But the issue is that it has no hush button or battery backup (I guess back then hardwired didn't need battery backup). But since they are so sensitive and no "hush" button or battery backup, I did just order the 3-in-1 smoke, fire and CO hardwired detectors with non-replaceable (10-year) battery -- just $31.50 each on eBay. But age has not affected their performance. However they are only ionization and I thought getting dual sensors would be best. I think USI is the only manufacturer of dual sensor (smoke + fire) with carbon monoxide as well. I got the hardwired since I already had hardwired and also since that would allow the new ones to be networked. I was about to order the Kidde FireX PI2010 (hardwired, dual sensor but no carbon monoxide). You don't need a carbon monoxide detector if you have absolutely no gas appliances, no attached garage and no power generator do you?
...but I figured both were about the same price and although fixed at 10 years I might as well have carbon monoxide and not have to worry about replacing batteries and the annoying chirping every time -- and the pricier 9V batteries tend to go bad often enough even when a battery tester says they are still "good". Unlike AA and AAA, they need to be pretty fresh in many applications, not just good. I've tested ones that needed replacing in smoke alarms, electronic keypad door locks, wireless microphones, etc. and they all start performing poorly even when 9V still tests in GOOD range.
@@SWLinPHX Check with the local Authorities regarding the legal requirements of CO detectors.
@@46fd04 I don't believe there is any that legally require a CO detector if you absolutely no gas appliances, attached garage or gas generator. I was just asking if you can think of any reason someone in that situation still might need one is all.
Probably not. Shut the power off to the detectors and change the pigtail wiring. Very easy to do.
I’m in a home I bought 2 yrs. ago. The smoke alarm is beeping, I was told they were replaced, apparently NOT. I’m permanently disabled due to 3 back surgeries and cannot/shouldn’t climb a ladder. My father was Fire Chief in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda, Ca. for 40+ years. He’s passed away a few years ago so I can’t ask him.
I did see a couple were going through the same situation and they called their fire department and explained the situation. They did come to their home an fixed it. I don’t know who to call for help? Please give me an idea to this issue ASAP. Thank you for your video.
🧯🔥Gratefully, Cathy Brown
Hi Cathy. Call your local Home Depot. Order some replacement Smoke Alarms, and ask them to send a Contractor out to change them for you. Where I work, my FD does not change Smoke Alarms due to Liability. Contractors should have the appropriate Liability Insurance.
These new ones have a year in a half to go before they half to be replaced again
Have you had or ever heard of the Kidde models being prone to false alarms?? I had a set that would of course go off at 2:30 am, no reason.. and so did my former employer at his residence actually... Replaced all mine with ones made by "American Sensor" and no problems since.... Where abouts in Ontario are you if I may ask?? I am an electrician in Hamilton..
I have to get rid of the Chirp but I'm not sure how to take off the hardwiring can you make a video or tell me how to do so
Thank you. Like the last commenter, my G6's are 1990s. I had a false alarm which was not related to anything cooking, so will replace them. Do they need to be the same make as the original or are all "wired" smoke detectors able to work on the same ceiling (or wall) fitting?
No, you can use whatever Model you like. If your units are interconnected (when one activates they ALL activate), then you must use the SAME brand for all locations; e.g. if you want to install a Kidde Alarm, all of them must be Kidde in order for the interconnected circuit to operate. The electrical pigtail that connects to the smoke detectors is easy to change. Make sure you shut the power off to that circuit before changing the wiring. An electrician is not required to do this work.
G Alexander thought the g6 models weren't made anemore or they change the shape of them
They sound the same as the old g6
I have this exact one and model from 98 and it started going off recently at odd times. Only have one installed in my one level slab house. My plan is to replace it being as old as it is. Can you buy one off the shelf and just plug it into the existing plug or should it be removed and a new one that comes with the newer model be used? Other than the White (Neutral) and Black (Hot) mine has a yellow wire going to the back of the plug-in. After checking it it is closed off and wasn't used so it seems all I need to do is attach black to black, white to white and cap the red one that is on most store models.
Paul.
wow there is no longer a company called firex wow good thing I still have my two old firex alarms😓😓😓
based on your video you need to replace your smoke alarms as now it is 2022!
I know it has been a long time since you posted this, but in my condo I have three firex smoke alarms dated 92. One was chirping. I removed all three alarms. I went to Home Depot and bought 3 Kidde alarms, but they look a little bigger and have a plate with the choice of several openings to "fit the one in the ceiling". Can i use these even though they are a different model and do I need an electrician to put them in or can I just put them up? Thanks.
Susan, if the original alarms had the red wire connected, then they were interconnected.
To install the new ones, turn the breaker off that powers your alarms, and install all three.
Electrical wires are: White to white, black to black, and orange/red to orange/red.
Turn breaker back on, test the alarms.
All 4 of my FireX G6 Alarms crapped out after 9 years. That's absolute awful reliability in my opinion.
I prefer first alert detectors cause kidde detectors go bad very quick
Hi I was wondering which smoke alarm should I get to replace the firex model with battery back up... Thanks for you insight of smoke alarms
Sorry for the delayed reply. If you live in Canada, Home Depot carries the Kidde line of smoke alarms.
I would purchase and install the Kidde 120V hard-wired photoelectric smoke alarm with battery backup.
These cost $25.98. I just had to purchase 4 on the weekend to replace my 10 year old units.
Did you replace your alarm yet?
Question - Bill, I too have G-6 models not working (with a 1994 date) (in Georgetown , On) What make/model is a replacement, and, do they simply fit the three prong plug that exists or do I need some adapter ?
U mean 1992 it was installed when the family house was built because we have those model fire alarms
Is there a kidde model that would utilize same connectors as the forex one so that I don’t have to rewire?
What is the model number that replaces the Firex G-6? Does it hook right up or need to be rewired?
We have 28 outdated alarms in our CoOp. Were you able to install new alarms without changing the wiring? Which brand/model did you replace it with? Thanks.
Hi Bill,
I also have the same model of Firex (G6) 1995 with no battery (just wired) and have experienced a persistent chirp every hour or so. I am going to the store to replace them as they are long overdue, but after taking both off (I have 2 units) I am still hearing the same chirping noise and this may sound odd but it seems to be coming from the wiring in the ceiling. I have checked my other alarms and they are in perfect working condition. Could it be the wiring in my house? Please help!
What does that mean when the voice is faint ?
The G6 looks exactly like my dad's (but his is ADC I believe). One question, why are they making the rapid beeping sound? Isn't it 3 beeps/pause/3 beeps?
No idea. If it's beeping for no reason, replace it.
It's because Canada doesn't require the Temporal Code 3 like the U.S. does.
Thanks for the info. The new smoke detectors made by Kidde now have this Code 3 sound; 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps...
TFSFireman You're welcome.
I can’t find an adapter for my G-6 Firex smoke alarm.
Moved into a house in Georgetown, Ontario built-in 1993 with these alarms, all of them got replaced today with an interconnected photoelectric smoke and CO alarm from First Alert. FireX is absolute garbage
Which type of smoke alarm did your friend purchase? I have exact model in my house and I need to replace them. I don't have electrical knowledge. Thanks
+Rent Property Kidde photoelectric detectors, 120VAC with battery backup
Apparently we need to replace the bracket, did you need the KAF adapter? www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/safety-accessories/auxiliary-devices/ka-f/
No. Shut the power off to your smoke alarms, remove the old bracket from the ceiling, remove the old wiring harness (should be connected to the electrical wiring with three marettes), install the new wiring harness and new bracket, and connect & install the new smoke alarm. Takes 15 mins. and not difficult at all. Forget about using adapters.
Appreciate the advice, that's my first action on Saturday morning. Can't believe former home owners had alarms from 1999 in their home, don't they care about their safety.
I have several Firex smoke alarms within bedroom doors of each other. One keeps beeping, indicating its battery backup is low (even after I put a brand new battery in it.) Should all the others go off when I get the false and annoying alarm from the one with fresh battery? What new model alarm has the same 3-prong electric plug pattern as the Firex alarm that is apparently useless?
Is the smoke alarm beeping or chirping?
A low battery is indicated by a slight "chirp" every 30 seconds.
maybe it's the power source
Thanks so much
So I have this smoke Alarm so how do get it to quit beeping
I have this exact smoke detector. It is beeping, not like chirping just a long beep every once in a while. What can I do to stop that?.
Replace it!
We have these and I noticed ours is dated ‘97 It keeps chirping upstairs. We need new ones. Is it something we can have our firehouse change for us? Or can I do it myself?
Due to Liability, I doubt your Fire Dept will do it. Purchase some new ones and change them yourself (turn the power off first,).
Today one of my g6 alarms started acting up. It keeps on beeping every 30 seconds even when I turn off every circuit on the circuit breaker. Any suggestions on how to stop this beeping?
MasterGamerUS
Disconnect it, throw it out and replace it
what did you replace the firex model g-6 with?
I have the same smoke alarms. Looking to replace them without having top rewire. Any suggestions on which one top buy?
Home Depot or Lowes
Buy Kidde or BRK
Electric with battery backup
Photoelectric, not Ionization
You will have to rewire; shut power off to smoke alarm circuit, remove old pigtail, install new pigtail (black/black, white/white, orange/bare copper ground wire), insert pigtail into smoke alarm, test alarm under battery power, then turn the power back on. Check the Smoke Alarms for a solid green light. Test them again to make sure they sound.
Why is my Firex model g-6 chirping when there’s no battery to replace?
Because it's probably more than 20 years old and should've been replaced a decade ago. Replace it.
I would like to know which Kidde Model do you recommend to replace the G-6 model.
Personally, I use the 120V. Kidde Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V battery backup.
So if it is electricity only, what does it mean if they chirp?
Replace it
Thankyou
we used to have these but i torn them off our roof because they hurt my ears.
we got new one*s*
Thank you for this excellent update. We do have a firex g6 alarms and are currently looking at replacements. We were going to replace with this one: www.munroelectric.com/silvereclipse/index.jsp?path=product&part=1735161&process=search&ds=dept&text=replacement%20firex. We actually already have a system of fire alarms attached to our ADP alarm system. I am actually wondering if it even makes sense to have a whole other set of back up alarms at all.
How to find one with a plug like g6
Selena Crosby
Turn the power off to that circuit, disconnect the old Firex pigtail, install the pigtail from your new detector, install the new detector, turn the power back on. It's easy to do.
how do i change the battery in the g 18?
I don't know. I just Googled FIREX G18 and it appears to be an electric alarm without a battery.
I have that same model but mine was made in 2000
You're 8 years late in replacing them LOL
I have 3 Firex G-6 hardwired units in my house, installed back in 1990 when the house was built. After 25 years I know they need to be replaced. There are some replacement models, some with battery backup. www.munroelectric.com/silvereclipse/index.jsp
and FYR 21006374 (i12020) 120V SMOKE ALARM REPLACE 0428. Do you have any recommendations on replacement? Many thanks, Tom